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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S16 EBSMOT history

S16 EBS is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

S16 EBS black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
132,909 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 EBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 EBS was last recorded at 132,909 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 13,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,130 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
13,779 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,909 miles
  • 2023 – 119,130 miles
  • 2022 – 105,080 miles
  • 2021 – 91,433 miles
  • 2020 – 88,954 miles
  • 2018 – 87,218 miles
  • 2017 – 83,921 miles
  • 2016 – 80,521 miles
  • 2015 – 77,981 miles
  • 2014 – 74,801 miles
  • 2013 – 70,579 miles
  • 2012 – 64,087 miles
  • 2011 – 53,958 miles
  • 2010 – 43,857 miles
  • 2009 – 36,955 miles
  • 2008 – 28,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,909 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to chassis and suspention components
  • AdvisoryCar has been heavily undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,909 miles (+13,779)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    353311525088
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to chassis and suspention components
    • AdvisoryCar has been heavily undersealed

  2. Pass119,130 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    964317340948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside freshly undersealed

  3. Fail119,130 miles (+14,050)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    956182475403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside freshly undersealed

  4. Pass105,080 miles (+13,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    569481931921
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,433 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    253556951166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,196 miles (+2,242)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    907797056053
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    153007395559
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  8. Fail88,945 miles (+10)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    756676926749
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear of engine (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  9. Fail88,935 miles (+9)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    549147673769
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of engine (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  10. Fail88,926 miles (+1,708)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    443123148479
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of engine (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  11. Pass87,218 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    637658426418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,921 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    885453065888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail83,910 miles (+3,389)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,910 miles
    Test number
    201430514998
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall around entire circumference (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,521 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,521 miles
    Test number
    522130086579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,504 miles (+2,523)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,504 miles
    Test number
    620623751325
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass77,981 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    566053206166
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail77,975 miles (+3,174)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    138326650419
    • FailureFront registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass74,801 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    419377494257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass70,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    838695903388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail70,579 miles (+6,492)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    645215503384
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    469040512463
    • Note2 nails n/s/r tyre + worn inner side on 2mm
    • NoteNail n/s/f tyre

  22. Fail64,087 miles (+10,129)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    129093102315
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Note2 nails n/s/r tyre + worn inner side on 2mm
    • NoteNail n/s/f tyre

  23. Fail53,958 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    277957271207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass53,958 miles (+10,101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    478347771215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    504350250253
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  26. Fail43,857 miles (+6,902)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    314970050214
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  27. Fail36,955 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    600673489232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass36,955 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    913373789284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    414705288267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 EBS

Does S16 EBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 EBS expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 EBS?
The MOT on S16 EBS expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 EBS done?
S16 EBS was recorded at 132,909 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has S16 EBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 EBS has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 EBS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S16 EBS find?
S16 EBS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 5 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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